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Quick Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Rotisserie chicken + jarred salsa verde wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with melty cheese and baked until bubbly. Serve with orange juice and fresh fruit for a vibrant, weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Quick Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 375°F. Stir shredded chicken with 1 cup salsa verde and lime juice in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Spread remaining 1 cup salsa verde on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

  3. Step 3

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable, then dip lightly in salsa.

  4. Step 4

    Fill each tortilla with 3 tablespoons chicken, a pinch of onion and cilantro. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle cheese evenly over enchiladas. Bake uncovered until cheese melts and edges bubble, 12–15 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with remaining cilantro and onion. Serve hot with orange juice and fresh fruit.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 12-inch skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs or fork

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